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R4 ULN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,372 mi
Last recorded112,372 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 ULN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 112,372 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 112,372 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 112,370 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear exhaust box is blowing and baffles are rattleing

Pass 6 Sep 2011 98,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2010 89,171 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 83,813 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 78,810 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 73,376 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 73,376 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

Pass 7 Aug 2006 71,074 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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R4 ULN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 100,017 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R4 ULN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R4 ULN registered?

R4 ULN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 October 1998.

Is R4 ULN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R4 ULN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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